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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,184.53, 4,777.01 and 993.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,184.53, 4,777.01 and 993.35 is: 1,490.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,184.53 : 4,777.01 = 993.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,184.53/4,777.01 = 993.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,184.53x = 4,777.01 × 993.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,184.53x = 4,745,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,745,214.03/3,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.08

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